NIGP 80522: Balls (Not Otherwise Classified): Medicine, Playground, Push, etc., and Inflators

NIGP 80522 Balls (Not Otherwise Classified): Medicine, Playground, Push, Etc., and Inflators is an Item code that encompasses athletic and recreational balls, inflators, and related equipment purchased by state and local governments for school athletic programs, park and recreation facilities, and playground installations. State and local procurement under this code centers on supplies for district-wide athletic programs, playground equipment packages that include balls and inflatable components, and specialized balls for team sports, physical education, and recreational use. Issuing bodies span independent school districts, county boards of education, city recreation departments, and county parks and recreation authorities. School districts dominate recent activity, with multiple consolidated athletic-equipment contracts reflecting ongoing demand for bulk supplies across multi-campus districts; park and recreation systems also solicit under this code for playground renovation and equipment installation projects that incorporate balls and inflators as part of larger facility improvements.

Recent opportunities show concentration in the South and Midwest. Northside Independent School District (San Antonio, Texas) posted IFB 2026137 on October 1, 2026 (due October 19, 2026) consolidating four expiring athletic contracts into a single sealed-bid solicitation for athletic equipment, supplies, software, and related services. Austin Independent School District issued RFP 27RFP024 (due September 15, 2026) seeking proposals for athletic equipment, supplies, apparel, uniforms, and related services on an as-needed basis across all district campuses. Randolph County School System (Cuthbert, Georgia) posted RFP PE55899NONST2027000000013 (due October 2, 2026) for an elementary school playground project with a $165,000 maximum project cost, encompassing design, installation, safety surfacing, and equipment. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued RFQ 2600357 (due August 28, 2026) establishing a pre-qualified contractor list for a five-year, $11 million playground equipment installation, replacement, and repair program. The Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies (AEPA) solicited sealed bids on cooperative athletic supplies and equipment (AEPA #027-E) on behalf of 31 state member agencies (due August 13, 2026), making this code accessible through statewide purchasing cooperatives across multiple states including Georgia.